Full Time and Part Time Officer Positions

The City of Lyndon, Kansas is seeking to fill the position of Chief of Police with the Lyndon Police Department.

Candidates must be a high school graduate or have GED Equivalent, CPOST certified by the State of Kansas, pass a background check, and must hold a valid Kansas driver's license. A graduate from a college or university with major course experience in police administration or related field preferred. 

Responsibilities:

• Plans, designs, organizes, directs and provides overall supervision of personnel, programs and activities of the police department. 

• Participates in preparation of the annual departmental budget. 

• Patrols the streets of the city, places of business, and residential areas, enforcing city ordinances, state and federal laws. 

• Investigates accidents and suspected crimes, reports findings and arrests suspected individuals or takes other action. 

• Formulates and prescribes the work methods, policies and procedures followed by the department. 

• Provides animal control services.

The City offers  a compensation package including paid leave, health, dental, and vision insurance, and KPERS.  Salary based on qualifications.  

Applications are available at City Hall, 730 Topeka or on the City's website at www.lyndonks.gov. 

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and completed application to P.O. Box 287, Lyndon, KS 66451.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications. Position will remain open until filled.   The City of Lyndon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.